Why John Curulewski Left Styx
Soon after Styx released their 1975 album
Equinox, co-founding guitarist and singer John Curulewksi quit the band. Officially, the surprise move came about because he wanted to spend more time with his family, but as is often the case, the truth was more complex – and more predictable to some of his bandmates.
Equinox, Styx’s fifth album, was their first on a major label, and with the success of their 1973 single “Lady” – which had led directly to a contract with A&M – they were looking forward to building on their achievements. Instead, some of the members felt they wound up with a repeat of their experiences with a previous label.